Requirements Manager RFQ ID: LH-01638 ASD 2025

Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential.

These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Requirements Managers work independently within broad guidelines to manage project configuration and benefits, and contribute to the definition of multiple tranches of work. Requirements Managers will work with business stakeholders, project managers, systems architects, security stakeholders and other groups as required, to identify and develop requirements and business benefits for the project.

Candidates require an AGSVA TSPV to perform the role. ASD will not sponsor candidates to upgrade their security clearances. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. The OSA requires a psychological assessment, which involves a questionnaire and an interview. Before submitting an application for this role, the candidate should consider their preparedness for questions that may include the following topics: personal relationships, living circumstances, personal values, financial situation, physical and mental health history including substance use, and any civil and/or military record.

The commencement date is dependent on the successful candidate having a successful outcome to the OSA. The estimated commencement date listed here on BuyICT is 30 May 2025, however is dependant on the time it takes for the OSA outcome.

• Estimated start date: Friday, 30 May 2025
• Initial contract duration: 12
• Extension term: 12 months
• Number of extensions: 2
• Location of work: ACT
• Working arrangements: Onsite. Onsite 5 days a week. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
• Security clearance: Positive Vetting

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.

Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.

A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the continuous business improvement process for the Project Office.
• Maintain accurate project records to comply with ASD record keeping policies and audit activities.
• Ensure all work completed meets quality standards and quality control measures.
• Engage relevant stakeholders in requirements related matters including conducting interviews, workshops, obtaining written submissions and analysing documentation.
• Manage the Requirements Engagement and Change processes.
• Facilitate and coordinate work take on and prioritisation triage activities.
• Coordinate evolving project requirements.
• Manage the implementation of a Benefits Realisation process.
• Codification and transfer knowledge relating to activities and work under the contract to Commonwealth officers.

Technical skills

• Experience in major ICT project formal design reviews.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 and other software applications.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Essential criteria

1. Requirements definition and management:
Managing requirements through the entire delivery and operational life cycle. Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives. Selects, adopts and adapts appropriate requirements definition and management methods, tools and techniques. Contributes to the development of organisational methods and standards for requirements management. Obtains input and agreement to requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders. Negotiates with stakeholders to manage competing priorities and conflicts. Establishes requirements baselines or backlogs. Ensures changes to requirements are investigated and managed.

2. Benefits management:
Forecasting, planning and monitoring the emergence and effective realisation of anticipated benefits from projects and programmes. Leads activities required in the realisation of the benefits of each part of the change programme. Identifies specific metrics and mechanisms to measure benefits and plans to activate these mechanisms at the required time. Monitors benefits against what was predicted in the business case. Ensures all participants are engaged throughout the change programme and fully prepared to exploit the new operational business environment. Supports operational managers to ensure all plans, work packages and deliverables are aligned with the expected benefits.

3. Portfolio, programme and project support:
Providing support and guidance on portfolio, programme and project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques. Takes responsibility for the provision of portfolio, programme and project support. Advises on the available standards, procedures, methods, tools and techniques. Evaluates project and/or programme performance and recommends changes where necessary. Contributes to reviews and audits of project and programme management to ensure conformance to standards.

Australian Citizenship and a TSPV security clearance is essential.

BENEFITS

Why work for ASD?

• Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
• Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
• Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
• Long contracts available.
• Fantastic growth opportnities available at any stage of your career.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasad at 0449 511 324. #LI-CP